5 Money-saving Hacks on Accommodation for Indian Travellers This Summer

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Sujata Singh

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Check Out the 3/5 Cheapest Summer Spots for a Hotel Break

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Be Savvy to the Best Value Summer Destinations

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Compare Self-catering (bed and breakfast) vs Hotels Side by Side

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Next-level Hostels

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Take a Lesson from Millennial Travellers Shaking Up Room Service

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